Washington, D. C., June 22d, 1854.
MR. William Still:
— Sir, — I have just received a letter from my friend, Wm. Wright, of
York Sulphur Springs, Pa., in which he says, that by writing to you, I may get
some information about the transportation of some property from this
neighborhood to your city or vicinity.
A person who signs himself Wm. Penn, lately wrote to Mr.
Wright, saying he would pay $300 to have this service performed. It is for the
conveyance of only one Small package; but it has been discovered since,
that the removal cannot be so safely effected without taking too larger packages
with it. I understand that the three are to be brought to this city and
stored in safety, as soon as the forwarding merchant in Philadelphia shall say
he is ready to send on. The storage, etc., here, will cost a trifle, but the
$300 will be promptly paid for the whole service. I think Mr. Wright's
daughter, Hannah, has also seen you. I am also known to Prof. C. D. Cleveland,
of your city. If you answer this promptly, you will soon hear from Wm. Penn
himself.
Very truly yours,
J. Bigelow.
SOURCE: William Still, The Underground Railroad: A
Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters &c., p. 41
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